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| - This is an excellent brewery located on the western edge of downtown TO. The menu offers some interesting options and the beer selection is quite good. The atmosphere, while predictably a bit loud, allows for a pleasant dining experience nonetheless.
There were nine of us and we thought it wise to call ahead for reservations. The dining area was so spacious that they might have been able to accommodate us without advanced notice, even though it was somewhat busy. But they were ready for our group when we walked in, which made things easier and more organized.
The dining area was sprawling and the decor was well conceived. It was a cold winter night and this was one of those places that had a warm, inviting feel. Our server attended to us right away and did a fabulous job taking care of us during our visit.
The choices were varied and our group tried several things. We started with a charcuterie board which featured several nicely done meats. My favorite was the duck prosciutto. We also tried the Squash Ricotta Cakes, which were quite tasty. On my end of the table, the mains that were sampled included the fish tacos, the ribs and the fried chicken. All received good reviews. I had the trout, which was superbly done.
I am not a beer drinker but my colleagues who tried it commented that their offerings were a little heavy on the citrus. Overall, I think they were happy enough but I'm sure that would depend on one's fondness for such varieties.
The most interesting edible of the night was the dessert. They offered a soft-serve maple ice cream with a maple bacon syrup topping. The topping was laden with chopped bacon and made a wonderfully unique finisher for those who are bacon fans.
I did not see the bill so I was not aware of the final cost. However, mains ranged from from about $15 to $25. I would guess that the final total including tax and tip was between $45 and $50 per person. For the quality of the experience, I'm not going to complain.
This establishment is near our Canadian office. It makes a great place for a business dinner so I'm sure I'll be visiting again. And I can say with great resolution that I'll look forward to it.
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